Mauritius 500 Rupees Sookdeo Bissoondoyal 2022 Pick 66e Polymer UNC Banknote
The Mauritius 500 Rupees 2022 Pick 66e banknote was issued by the Bank of Mauritius as part of the country’s polymer banknote series. Printed by De La Rue, it combines advanced security technology with a tribute to Sookdeo Bissoondoyal (1908–1977), one of the most influential educators and political leaders in Mauritian history.
Presented in UNC (Uncirculated) condition, this attractive polymer banknote is one of the most sought-after modern issues from Mauritius.
Historical Background
The 500 Rupees denomination was first introduced in polymer in 2013, with updated signature varieties released in 2016, 2017, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The Pick 66e represents the 2022 signature variety, continuing the same celebrated design while incorporating the latest official signatures.
The note honours Sookdeo Bissoondoyal, whose work in education, social reform and the movement toward universal suffrage helped shape modern Mauritius.
Technical Specifications
- Country: Mauritius
- Denomination: 500 Rupees
- Year: 2022
- Pick Number: P-66e
- Condition: Uncirculated (UNC)
- Issuer: Bank of Mauritius
- Currency: Mauritian Rupee (MUR)
- Material: Polymer
- Dimensions: 155 × 75 mm
- Printer: De La Rue (United Kingdom)
Obverse
The obverse features:
- Portrait of Sookdeo Bissoondoyal
- Bank of Mauritius headquarters
- Lady Justice holding a sword and scales
- Coat of Arms of Mauritius
- Colour-changing security patch
- Denomination numerals
- Serial numbers
Sookdeo Bissoondoyal is remembered for promoting education, democracy and social equality, becoming one of the country’s most respected national figures.
Reverse
The reverse depicts:
- University of Mauritius
- Palm trees
- Decorative security elements
- Large denomination numerals
Founded in 1965, the University of Mauritius is the country’s oldest university and a symbol of higher education and national development.
Security Features
- Transparent polymer substrate
- Clear security window
- Blue-to-green SPARK Orbital® colour-changing patch
- Windowed security thread
- Microprinting
- Raised intaglio printing
- UV fluorescent security elements
- Serial numbering
Why Add This Banknote to Your Collection?
The Mauritius 500 Rupees 2022 Pick 66e Polymer UNC banknote combines elegant design, cutting-edge polymer security and an important historical tribute. It is one of the finest modern banknotes issued in the Indian Ocean region.
Perfect for:
- Mauritius banknote collections
- African and Indian Ocean currency collections
- Polymer banknotes
- Education-themed banknotes
- Modern world paper money
- UNC banknote collections
Collector’s Note
The Pick 66e is the 2022 signature variety of Mauritius’ polymer 500 Rupees denomination. Collectors often seek all signature varieties (P66a–P66f) released between 2013 and 2023, making P66e an important addition to a complete modern Mauritius collection. It also represents one of the final polymer printings before the Bank of Mauritius introduced its newest upgraded security series.
